The Kastina State Police Command have arrested 45-year-old Hassana Sabiu and her 25-year-old daughter, Qamariya Ismail, for getting rid of their grand daughter born after an illicit pregnancy.

According to the state Police Command's spokesperson, DSP Isah Gambo, the mum and daughter were arrested after a dead female new born baby was found inside a dust bin at Madugu House on Yahaya Madaki way.

The dead baby was linked to Qamariyya, known to be pregnancy as testified by her neighbours.

Upon interrogation, Qamariya was arrested she confessed that her mother, Hassana, who knew about her illicit pregnancy, helped her in throwing the baby inside the said garbage-can.